Apr 18, 2023
David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy
David’s Bridal and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The brand’s nearly 300 physical stores and online platforms will reportedly remain open.
The news comes on the heels of the company’s announcement that they would layoff around 9,000 workers nationwide this year, which is an 80% reduction in David’s Bridal’s workforce.
Apr 17, 2023
Tommy Sno Balls expanding to second location
A Navarre staple will soon be serving snow cones to locals and visitors at a second location.
Tommy’s Sno-Balls is opening a new location near the northern corner of Highway 87 and East Bay Boulevard. The new location will be known as Tommy’s Sno-Balls 2.
Apr 11, 2023
New water well for south Santa Rosa customers now online
On Thursday, April 6, Holley Navarre Water System cut the ribbon for a new drinking water supply well off Pinewood Lane in Harold. It is Well No. 7 for the Fairpoint Regional Utility System, which is comprised of three member utilities, of which HNWS is one.
Apr 6, 2023
Tunes by the Dunes likely ending after spring series
A longtime Navarre Beach concert series is facing an unlikely future.
During the Tourist Development Council’s recent budget workshop, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce did not submit a sponsorship request for the Tunes by the Dunes concert series for the upcoming fiscal year.
Apr 3, 2023
Santa Rosa Medical Center holds Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive
To help address hunger in the community, and to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 2, Santa Rosa Medical Center is donating 464 jars of peanut butter, and one jar of jelly, to Feeding the Gulf Coast.
Mar 23, 2023
Branch Properties announces opening of Wynnehaven Plaza
Branch Properties, the Atlanta-based real estate investment and development firm overseeing several developments in the Navarre area, has announced that Wynnehaven Plaza is now officially open for business.
The plaza is a 57,750 square foot shopping center. It is anchored by a 48,387 square foot Publix supermarket, which held its grand opening March 8. The property is 100% pre-leased as of earlier this year.
Mar 20, 2023
Jimmy B’s Pizza comes under new ownership
Do you remember what you were doing when you were 21?
For Chelsey Freiermuth, she is running her own restaurant. She recently purchased Jimmy B’s Pizza in Tiger Point with her mom, Saffron Young.
Mar 13, 2023
Strategic plan targets internet, housing and road needs
Internet availability and speed, workforce housing, and transportation infrastructure topped business stakeholders’ concerns in Santa Rosa County’s updated economic development strategic plan.
Jay Garner of Garner Economics LLC presented “Leading Through Action,” the follow-up to the firm’s 2017 report, “Building a Better Santa Rosa County,” at a Feb. 23 workshop.
Mar 6, 2023
Broussard’s says goodbye, Andy D’s says hello
After five and a half years of serving locals and tourists, Broussard’s Bayou Grill on Navarre Beach has officially said goodbye. On Feb. 26, the restaurant, which had Cajun-style cuisine, served its last meal.
Carl Broussard, the owner of Broussard’s, said the last five and half years have been an “unbelievable” ride.
Mar 6, 2023
St. Michael’s Brewery hosts Cookies on Tap event to benefit Arc Gateway
People from across the Navarre community gathered at St. Michael’s Brewery Monday, Feb. 27, for a special event, Cookies On Tap, to have fun and raise money for a worthy cause.
The cause that benefited from the event was The Arc Gateway, a 501(c)(3) organization that has been providing services to intellectually and developmentally disabled people in Northwest Florida since 1954.